Using a stress ball to reduce anxiety during fetal monitoring in pregnant women
Official title: The Effect of Stress Ball on Anxiety, Comfort and Non Stress Test Parameters of Pregnant Women During Non Stress Testing: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University · NCT06741254 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests whether using a stress ball can help reduce anxiety and improve comfort for pregnant women during fetal monitoring.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gaziantep) |
| Trial ID | NCT06741254 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are Turkish-speaking, literate women aged 18-35 with singleton pregnancies who are at least 32 weeks gestation and have had NST at least once before.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with high-risk pregnancies, psychiatric disorders, or those unable to communicate effectively may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of using a stress ball on anxiety levels, comfort, and non-stress test (NST) parameters in pregnant women undergoing NST procedures. NST is a noninvasive method used to assess fetal wellbeing, but high anxiety can lead to inaccurate results. By providing a stress ball, the study aims to distract and comfort participants, potentially improving their NST outcomes. The research focuses on women aged 18-35 with singleton pregnancies who have previously experienced NST.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the comfort and accuracy of fetal monitoring for pregnant women, leading to better maternal and fetal health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on stress ball use in labor and pain management, this specific application during NST is novel and has not been previously tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * To be between the ages of 18-35, * Turkish as the mother tongue, * Being literate, having a singleton pregnancy, * She has had NST at least once before, * 32 weeks or more gestation, * Being multiparous, * Having eaten at least two hours before the NST procedure, * Volunteering to participate in the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a high-risk pregnancy, * Having a psychiatric disorder, * Being pregnant with an urgent NST result, * Smoking or drinking alcohol at least two hours before the NST procedure, * Having any problem that prevents communication (such as hearing, speaking, ability to understand), having a visual, hearing, speech, physical or mental disability.
Where it's running
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Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
Gaziantep, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Zehra ÇERÇER, PhD — Gaziantep Islam Science Technology University
- Study coordinator: Zehra ÇERÇER, PhD
- Email: cercerzehra@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 (342) 909 75 00
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.